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December 2006 in “Lancet Oncology” Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth.
November 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride is considered to have a low risk to fetuses.
April 2026 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce semen quality, with dutasteride having a stronger negative effect.
August 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride users with sexual issues often experience depression.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness measured by observing hair cortex changes using a cheap and easy method.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology and Skin Science” Finasteride can cause serious mental health issues, so it's advised to avoid it for hair loss.
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April 1999 in “PubMed”
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” Methylated flavonoids may effectively reduce depression and inflammation caused by finasteride.
46 citations
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats male pattern hair loss with a 1 mg daily dose.
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January 2017 in “Farmacia” Finasteride can still be used for hair loss with careful consideration of side effects and patient information.
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army” The two finasteride tablets are bioequivalent.
14 citations
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December 2003 in “BJUI” Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
October 2006 in “Eclética Química” Three methods accurately measure finasteride in tablets using dyes and bromate-bromide.
October 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause multiple side effects like tremors, dry skin, and rapid aging.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” Finasteride's two formulations absorb similarly, showing bioequivalence.
Oral finasteride has mixed results for reversing hair loss in men.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
November 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride can cause rare but serious skin rashes.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.
January 2007 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” The study successfully identified the structure of finasteride.
April 2007 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride lowers PSA levels about the same whether taken at 1 mg or 5 mg daily.
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February 2005 in “Steroids” Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
September 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
March 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hirsutism.